Real estate has long been seen as a cornerstone of wealth-building, but it isn’t the golden ticket for everyone. It has done very well for me, thanks to leverage and inflation. While it’s true that property investment has created fortunes Read more…
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U-Haul has just released its 2024 Growth Report which ranks states, metros, and cities based on each state’s net gain (or loss) of customers utilizing one-way U-Haul equipment in a calendar year. The U-Haul Growth Index is compiled from over Read more…
As experts weigh in on the question of whether real estate will go down in 2025, it’s clear that affordability will remain a central issue for buyers. While the overall housing market may not experience a drastic decline, affordability concerns could keep prices in check in certain regions.
Are you an American thinking about buying property in Canada? After the recent U.S. election, many people who are unhappy with the results have been performing Google searches about moving to Canada. Of course, there are complicated visa rules that Read more…
How to Buy Mexico Real Estate
Introduction: Owning real estate comes with a mix of responsibilities and rewards. One of the less glamorous aspects is paying real estate taxes, which can be a considerable expense. However, there’s a silver lining—many homeowners can deduct a portion of Read more…
These 20 cities across the U.S. are currently considered buyer’s markets, meaning there’s less competition among buyers and a higher inventory of homes, giving you more negotiating power. Of course, it is possible that values begin to decline or stay Read more…
Why Local Expertise is Essential in Cheney’s Real Estate Market Hiring a local real estate agent with deep knowledge of Cheney, WA, offers a significant advantage in navigating its unique market conditions. The town’s small size, college-town atmosphere, and proximity Read more…
Real estate investing can be a lucrative way to build wealth and generate passive income. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced investor, there are various strategies you can employ to achieve your financial goals. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll Read more…
Inventory is one of the factors relevant to whether prices are likely to rise or decline, and whether quickly or slowly. Inventory in Washington State in August 2024 is up 49% from August 2023. Inventory is not up as much Read more…
The National Association of Realtors recently settled a class action lawsuit regarding how commissions are advertised. What does this mean for buyers? Very little. The manner in which buyer’s agent commissions are disclosed is changing. Not much else. Buyers may Read more…
The National Association of Realtors recently settled a class action lawsuit regarding how commissions are advertised. What does this mean for sellers? Very little. The manner in which buyer’s agent commissions are disclosed is changing. Not much else. Sellers may Read more…
Washington State and City governments continue to make it harder and harder to be a landlord. A new city ordinance was introduced that requires landlords to give renters a minimum of 180 days notice when increasing rent, even if only Read more…
CoreLogic’s Market Risk Indicator is a monthly update of overall health of housing markets across the country. They predict that there is above a 70% probability of a price decline in Spokane, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Atlanta, and Deltona-Daytona-Ormond Beach Read more…
On average, across the country, it costs 25% more to own than rent, in terms of monthly payments. Still, there are a handful of cities in which is it cheaper to own than rent. Those cities are Detroit, Philadelphia, Cleveland Read more…